Recreation Coordinator

City of Brawley (CA); Brawley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brawley (CA) seeks a Recreation Coordinator to direct, plan, and coordinate recreation activities under the Parks and Recreation Manager. The role involves supervising personnel, coordinating programs, managing schedules, and maintaining records.

You will handle budgeting, procure supplies, maintain the department website, attend meetings, and assist in planning community events. A college degree in Recreation or related field, or two years of related experience, and a CA driver’s

Qualifications

• College degree in Recreation or related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• First Aid and CPR card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise recreation personnel in programs.
• Arrange schedules for youth and adult programs.
• Maintain program records and prepare reports.
• Procure and manage supplies and equipment.
• Update website content and assist in events planning.
• Attend meetings and represent the department as needed.
• Assist in training and supervising staff and volunteers.
• Serve as clerk for the Parks and Recreation Commission and take minutes.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Program planning

Office procedures

Communication

Education

College degree in Recreation or related field

Two years related experience

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Manager, the Recreation Coordinator directs, plans, and coordinates recreation activities within the department.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Coordinates and supervises recreation personnel in the implementation of programs
• Coordinates the assignment of work for employees, volunteers, and participants in workability programs
• Receives and reviews time sheets, and invoices for payment, monitors and reports daily cash receipts
• Arranges schedules for different youth and adult programs
• Maintains program records and prepares status and activity reports as requested
• Procures and manages supplies, materials and equipment for the division
• Performs a wide variety of administrative staff work
• Responsible for the website content and updates regularly
• Attends meetings, community, and professional functions as assigned
• Answers questions and provides information; investigates and resolves complaints
• Assist in selecting, training, and supervising full-time and part-time recreational staff, temporary workers, and volunteers
• Serves as the clerk for the Parks and Recreation Commission attends meetings, and takes minutes
• Assists in planning community events

OTHER DUTIES

Perform related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• College degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Recreation or related field

OR

• Two (2) years of related experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• First Aid and CPR card preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of supervisory techniques of recreation program planning and implementation
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
• Knowledge of the recreation needs of the community
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic mathematics
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to assist in budget development and administration
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct recreational activities
• Ability to perform supervisory tasks, including training employees and procedures
• Ability to oversee facility operations
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• College degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Recreation or related field

OR

• Two (2) years of related experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• First Aid and CPR card preferred